German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he remains sceptical that proceedings to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) will succeed. He argued political parties should instead focus on winning back AfD voters.
WHO:Friedrich Merz
WHAT:Said he is sceptical that efforts to ban AfD will succeed and urged parties to try to win back its voters
WHEN:Sep 9, 2026
WHERE:Germany
WHY:He was reacting to the ongoing proceedings to ban the far-right AfD and arguing for an alternative approach to win back its voters.
